Goalie Jess Wells played the first half of the game, allowing seven goals and coming up with six saves. In the second half, freshman Erin Foley saw time in the goal, stopping four shots while allowing three goals.

Howe led the offense for Villanova during the loss to Sonoma State, scoring three times. Pare and Martinez each added a goal for the 'Cats.

Villanova wraps up play at the Lancer Invite on Saturday night when they face CSU-Monteray Bay.